Sanda Lapuķe

Sanda Lapuķe is an Associate Professor and Leading Researcher at Riga Technical University's Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management. Her work bridges economics, spatial development, and energy policy across the Baltic Sea Region.

• Expertise: Energy efficiency, real estate development, socio-economic indicators, and sustainable spatial planning
• Projects: Scientific Project Manager for EU Interreg initiatives (Coast4us, PROGRESS, Care@Home), TESLA LAB, and LCS FARP TRANS4ECO
• Publications: Over 115 scientific works focused on energy transitions and coastal community development

Her research examines energy communities and hydrogen integration in existing infrastructure, with a particular focus on residential and non-residential building performance. She explores sustainable transportation systems through projects like zero-emission truck monitoring and commercial vehicle market analysis.

Recent publications highlight urban circular economy applications, property reuse challenges, and smart development indicators for coastal communities. She contributes to policy development through EU Interreg projects and national initiatives.